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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 17, 1980 —7— E.. Beaubien - Mr._ Beaubien called and complained about, the pumping on Lake Jane, and its effect on Sunfish Lake._ To date, no relationship ;has been determined between the Lake Jane pumping and the rise in Sunfish Lake. The Council feels that Valley Branch should make this determination. The Administrator will write them a letter to this effect. F. Foreman — The Administrator has talked with the Maintenance crew, with the consensus being�Elmer Richert should be promoted to Foreman. Mottaz moved, seconded by Armstrong, to promote Elmer Richert to the pos— ition of Foreman, at a wage of $18,900/yr., in line with the pay plan. The Council wants to review the Maintenance crews4 responsibilities in three months. Motion carried 4-1. Pott opposed. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES DELEGATE: The Council is not interested in renewing the City's membership in the AMM. They feel m cyof their objectives are in conflict with the objectives of Lake Elmo. Armstrong moved, seconded by Pott, to reconsider the motion approving the Claims list and delete Claim No. 80380 — AMM dues — $434.00. The remainder of the claims to be approved. Motion carried 5-0. Armstrong moved, seconded by Pott, to terminate Lake Elmo's membership in the AMM, and not pay the 1980 dues. Motion carried 5-0. BARRY STEPHEN- Mr. Stephen owns a house on Hill 'frail that was previously condemned by the Building Inspector. Before the condemnation proceeds, Mr. Stephen would like assurance that the lot could be built on once the house is torn down, or time to repair the structure and bring it up to City Code. The lot contains only 15,000 sq. ft. and would not be considered a buildable lot under City policy. The Attorney is not in a position to make an agreement, as requested. The Council said they would not guarantee Stephen could build on the lot if the present building is removed; and, instructed the Attorney to proceed with condemnation. LOFBM BOAT LAUNCH: Mr. Lohman has put material, to be used as a launch, doom to Lake Elmo. A Shoreland Permit !,a necessary to fill. The Council wants to establish the past and present status of Mr. Lohman°s business. The Council will request Mr. Lohman come to the neat meeting and inform him he needs a Shoreland Permit. PROJECT 1006 STATUS: The Administrator briefed the Council on recommendations of the Committee, and the guidelines being set, in order to keep the Pre— liminary Study within the $30,000 limit. LIONS TENNIS COURTS: Morgan reported that the surface of the tennis courts at Lion°s Park is bad. The Park Commission will look over the courts and have a recommendation ready for the Council at the next meeiging. Complaints have been received about the dust'from the lumber yard. The Park Commission recommends wind screening be put around the courts. The cost would be $300-$400. Armstrong moved, seconded by Pott, to authorize a maximum of $400 be appropriated from the Park Fund and used to purchase wind screens for the Lion's Park tennis courts. Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT 10:30